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DSHA Salvatorian Global Scholars

DSHA Salvatorian Global Scholars Mission

The mission of the Salvatorian Global Scholars Program is to provide students with the opportunity to grow as global citizens who embrace the mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior to foster an awareness of a loving God among peoples in whatever place and by whatever means the Spirit of God inspires. The Salvatorian Global Scholars Program will help Dashers to expand cultural knowledge and experience, grow language proficiency, and foster involvement and collaboration in the global community with the intent to improve the quality of life for our sisters and brothers worldwide.

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Inspired by the Sisters of the Divine Savior

Inspired by our sponsors, the Sisters of the Divine Savior, an international congregation of more than 1,000 sisters ministering in 26 countries and on five continents, Salvatorian global scholars prepare for higher education and careers in which multi-language proficiency, knowledge, experience, and acceptance of diverse cultures are an asset. In this program, students learn about world cultures, geography, history, science, language, literature, art, and religion in a world that is becoming more diverse and interdependent.

Scholars evolve as global citizens outside of the classroom through both co-curricular experiences and community or international service. Scholars promote awareness of global issues, appreciate diverse cultures, consider multiple sides of problems, and propose potential solutions to global issues. Salvatorian Global Scholars are liaisons between their home community and the world.
Program Standards, Content, & Skills
The Salvatorian Global Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to grow as global citizens who embrace the mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior to foster an awareness of a loving God among peoples in whatever place and by whatever means the Spirit of God inspires.

The Salvatorian Global Scholars Program will help Dashers to expand cultural knowledge and experience, grow language proficiency, and foster involvement and collaboration in the global community with the intent to improve the quality of life for our sisters and brothers worldwide. In so doing, the Salvatorian Global Scholars Program animates the following foundational documents that prioritize global citizenship.
- SDS Charism as an international order
- Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home
- National Catholic Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools: 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.3, 7.2, 7.3, 9.3
- United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: Catholic Social Teaching

Salvatorian Global Scholars Certificate

Students who are a part of the program and successfully complete all components of the Salvatorian Global Scholars Program will receive a certificate of distinction as a Global Scholar upon graduation from DSHA. To obtain the Salvatorian Global Scholars Certificate, students will successfully complete the required components outlined below:

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Course Requirements
- Four years of a world language at the high school level (4 credits).
- Three credits of global studies including social studies, theology, and science (3 credits, see eligible course list).
- Two credits culture electives in art, music, theater, literature (2 credits, see eligible course list).
Intercultural Experience

Global scholars take in the Mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior by exploring human kindness, rejoicing in cultural diversity, and finding common humanity across cultures. Scholars participate in five to seven intercultural experiences to expand their exposure outside the community they live in.

DSHA organizes some international education and language opportunities, but scholars may also pursue experiences through other educational or service organizations. Examples of DSHA intercultural experiences include the French student exchange program in Limoges, Latin convention in Madison, and virtual communication with students in Colombia. Other intercultural activities at DSHA include the Posada celebration, Faith Friday Mass in Spanish, Dasher Dialogues, and the Black History Month Read-In.

Scholars may also perform in fine arts concerts, theatre productions, and visual art exhibits in the community. Scholars keep track of their intercultural experience which may include a combination of options based on their interests and background.
Co-Curricular Involvement

Students will have an ongoing (2 years minimum), active involvement with at least one co-curricular group that focuses on increasing interconnectedness and understanding of other perspectives. This may take the form of formal or informal leadership roles. Examples include Asian Student Union, Best Buddies, Debate Club, Eco Club, French Club, Furia Latina, Latin Convention, Model UN, She's the First, Sisters of Culture, Student Diversity Council, The Word and others.
Relationship-Building Service

Students will participate in an ongoing local, national, or international relationship-building project that contributes to student growth as a global citizen. The commitment is 25 hours of community service or more. Examples include volunteering at the Catholic Ecology Center, participating in an international mission trip through a local Church or Parish, serving as a volunteer at a community organization that provides community gardening, tutoring students from different cultural backgrounds, or work with those of different needs and backgrounds.
Final Reflection

Salvatorian Global Scholars Program Culminating Reflection

Scholars write a one-page final reflection to highlight the impact of this program on their worldview. This must be submitted prior to May 1 senior year.

Questions? Contact:

Jennifer McLaughlin
World Languages Department Chair
McLaughlinJ@dsha.info

Pope Francis

This is important: to get to know people, listen, expand the circle of ideas. The world is crisscrossed by roads that come closer together and move apart, but the important thing is that they lead towards the Good.

Pope Franics

Too often we participate in the globalization of indifference. May we strive instead to live global solidarity.

Sisters of the Divine Savior Mission | As women of faith striving to be given over to our God and open to all peoples, we collaborate to promote justice and to improve the quality of life in our world with a preferential option for the poor.

Sisters of the Divine Savior Vision | We Salvatorian Sisters, in solidarity with the global community, step forward into the future with vitality, hope and courage to change.